NHTSA recall 18V-514 (18V514000)
air bags recall reported August 3, 2018 - about 86 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V514000
- Also written as
- 18V-514
- Manufacturer number
- 2018120001
- Reported
- August 3, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~86
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, and CLA45 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger air bag not being deactivated if a child seat is in the front seat.
Why it is dangerous
If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120001.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-514 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.